Who's In My Corner Icebreaker
A fun, no-prep way to kick off any staff meeting or PD day.
15–30 min
Top Secret Staff Tasks
An easy and low prep activity that provides your team with fun interactive ideas.
Alissa Christensen
A week-long team building game for teachers where staff pick a secret mission, complete it on a coworker without getting caught, and call out anyone they suspect is on a mission of their own. Missions range from easy to hard, so everyone can pick their comfort level.
Why try it
Add a little fun to the school week and spark connection between staff members through a little friendly mischief. This easy and low prep activity provides your team with fun interactive ideas to spark laughter and joy.
What's included
Browse the printables included with this resource.
Instructions
1
Set up the mission baskets
Print and cut apart the included mission cards, then sort them into three baskets or envelopes labeled "Easy," "Medium," and "Hard."
2
Kick off the game
At a staff meeting or in a memo, explain the rules: each person picks one mission from any basket and keeps it secret for the week.
3
Complete missions undercover
Throughout the week, staff try to complete their mission on a colleague without getting caught. If someone suspects a coworker is on a mission, they call it out by saying "Mission impossible?" A successful catch sends that person back to pick a new mission on someone else.
4
Report and celebrate
On Friday, have staff report their completed missions to you or submit a quick photo as proof. Share a few of the best stories or photos with the whole staff and hand out small prizes to everyone who completed a mission.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Mix up the mission levels
Keep all three difficulty baskets stocked so staff can choose a mission that matches their comfort level and personality.
Leader Tip #2
Set a clear catch rule
Decide ahead of time what happens when someone gets caught, whether that's picking a new mission or trying again on a different coworker, so the rule is consistent for everyone.
Leader Tip #3
Go by department for larger staffs
If your staff is larger, consider splitting missions by grade level or department and seeing which group completes the most missions by Friday.
Built by Educators, for School Leaders
This resource was created in collaboration with passionate educators and school leaders who believe in the power of intentional connection.
Alissa Christensen
Head of Customer Success
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